Here’s why you should care about parabens: They are one of the most widely used preservatives in beauty products, and can be found in everything from moisturizers to makeup—check your ingredient labels for methylparaben, propylparaben, isoparaben and butylparaben. And while the Food and Drug Administration—which largely (and unfortunately) does not regulate cosmetic ingredients—says there’s no need for consumers to be concerned about parabens in grooming products, some studies have shown that these chemicals may disrupt normal hormone function and increase the risk of breast cancer. We’d rather not take the chance—how about you? Here are five of our favorite paraben-free conditioners that offer up lots of other great hair benefits, too.
Product:Philip Kingsley No Scent No Colour Conditioner, $29, philipkingsley.com
The Deets: This fragrance-, color- and paraben-free formula is just the thing for those with sensitive or easily irritated scalps. It uses amino silicone to smooth your hair and prevent static, and elastin’s natural conditioning properties to improve its strength. Fine hair should go easy on the application of this thick conditioner, while fuller hair types can feel free to use it more generously from root to tip.
Tester Comment: “I usually don’t really like unscented products, but I fell in love with this thick conditioner because it works so well on my usually super-dry hair.”
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